To provide for a comprehensive Federal effort relating to treatments for, and the prevention of cancer, and for other purposes.

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National Cancer Act of 2002 - Provides a comprehensive Federal effort relating to treatments for and the prevention of cancer. Amends the Public Health Service Act to fund prevention and treatment programs of the National Cancer Institute, including translational cancer research (research needed to transform scientific discoveries into approaches and products to treat and cure...

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Introduced(4/25/02)

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